Junior Project Manager

The Jr. Project Manager is responsible for assisting with the successful planning, execution, tracking, delivery and closure of client projects. The Jr. Project Manager will help understand client requirements and help engage the global team in the fulfilment of these requirements, crafting client solutions based on the Welocalize Four Pillars of Customer Service, Quality, Innovation and Global Teamwork.

The ideal candidate is a driven but steady individual, capable of building relationships across the entire project team, with the flexibility and energy to thrive in a dynamic environment.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership of the Jr. Project Manager:

- Assist Project teams with planning, scoping, requirements gathering and validation with client.

- Own localisation project management activities on designated accounts.

- Identifying relevant clients and internal stakeholders to plan and resource projects appropriately in terms of quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

- Liaising with the internal and external team to successful coordinate the delivery of client projects.

- Creating schedule and monitoring timeliness of delivery.

- Assisting with the management of the budget and controlling project costs.

- Establishing and nurturing relationships surrounding your assigned team.

- Planning project activities and ensuring resolution to any problems that may arise (corrective and preventive action).

- Actively seeking ways to optimize delivery, quality and profitability.

- Reporting, both in written and verbal form, to internal and external stakeholders regarding Project scope, financials, progress and status, formally and on an ad-hoc basis as required.

- Ensuring finance systems are kept up to date and accurate.

- Process documentation and knowledge management.

Measures of success:

- Delivery of services in line with core KPIs for project management, which include but are not limited to: on-time delivery; Client satisfaction; Revenue throughput.

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university in related filed.

- Previous experience in the localization industry is preferred

- Keen interest in localization technology, competitive landscape and emerging trends.

- Energy and a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.

- Excellent English Written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven work environment